Buddhism

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BuddhismBasic Beliefs Buddhists beleive in an old prince named Siddharatha Guatama from a civilization in India that found himself after leaving his royal life in his palace. When he found himself he became the Buddha. After that he taught others his ways of living a peacful and happy lifee using the Eightfold Path and meditation.Buddhism SymbolSymbols ContinuedStep 1 right understanding Step 2 right purposeStep 3 right speechStep 4 right actionStep 5 right way to earn a livingStep 6 right effortStep 7 right mindfulnessStep 8 right concentrationOriginatedBuddhism originated in India. It is currently practiced mostly in China and is practiced by 300 Million people.By: Hattie, Harleigh, and Dayana This is The Eightfold path, you learn how to be happy from the steps of the wheel.Cited Sources "Revolutions Archives - A Little Bit Of Light." A Little Bit Of Light. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.http://www.a-good-dying.com/buddhist-prayers.htmlhttp://archive.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/buddhism/buddhism-origins.cfmhttp://thespiritscience.net/2015/04/26/8-buddha-quotes-that-will-put-your-soul-at-ease/Barnes, Trevor, and Trevor Barnes. Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions: Worship, Festivals, and Ceremonies from around the World. Boston: Kingfisher, 2005. Print."Buddhist Holidays and Festivals - ReligionFacts." Buddhist Holidays and Festivals - ReligionFacts. ReligionFacts, 17 Mar. 2015. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/holidays>."Holy Sites of Buddhism: Bodh Gaya - Place of Enlightenment." Holy Sites of Buddhism: Bodh Gaya - Place of Enlightenment. BDEA Inc., 2008. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.buddhanet.net>http://rielworld.com/2011/05/28/life-with-a-buddhist-monk-in-thailand/<img src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/130412032347-buddhism-violence-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg" alt="Buddhists monks in Meiktila, Myanmar, where violence between Muslims and Buddhists left 43 dead last month"/>Reilgious SitesLumbini is where the Buddha was born. Many come here in search of reaching contact with the Buddha.Holy Book

There is no holy book for our religion, but there is a writing that they follow, the Eightfold Path.Types of BuddhismChinese BuddhismTibetan BuddhismJapanese BuddhismWhy are they different?The peopleThe people are usually dressed in cultural robes made of silk or a silky material. The monks also usually shave their heads if they are a male.They are different because they were told at different times at different places. In the time the religion had to be told, it changed because of the people sharing it wrong.What is the culture like?10 Popular HolidaysBuddhist New yearVeseka (Buddha day)Snagha Day (Fourforld assembly day)Dhamma DayObservance DayKathina CeremonyFestival of Floating BowlsElephant FestivalThe Festival of the ToothAncestor DayThe Bodhi Tree is a sacred tree where Buddhists believe that seven days after the enlightment Buddha meditated under this tree.Viloince For The Sake of PeaceThailand's queen, Siriket was for Buddhism but she told the high leaders they have no way of protection .When leaders of the religion Muslium heard that they were unarmed, theyattacked them by shooting 8 buddhist in the head in 2007Buddhist culture is very calm and peaceful . The people prefer to be in an area where the trees are grown and the sun will show them the way.The MonksShaved headsGave up everything they ownedThey meditate twice a dayMeditated in monasteries for festival days.People start earlyMeditation

Meditation is a form of a quite time for peace. Meditation is practiced many ways by different cultures and religions. Our religion practices it by sitting with their legs crossed in a very quite place with not a lot of distraction. Now as a class we will have our own quite mediation time.Thank you for listening From Harleigh, Dayana, and HattieChinaThailandCambodiaCambodiaElephant FestivalThe Monks continuedWhen becoming a full monk to the religion you would do this to give the Buddha everything. To show that you appriciate the Buddha.There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path-Buddha The Elephant Festival was created to make the younger monks and the elders share there knowlage with each other. On the day of the festival over 200 elephants get dressed up. This festival draws a big crowd, and most of them are natives that come to pay tribute to the elephants.The Festival of the Floating BowlsThis festival is where people go to rivers and set there bowls made out of leaves and are filled with flowers, and candles and incense sticks.